Physical Security Audit Checklist Template (Page 2 of 3) in pdf

Physical Security Audit Checklist Template Page 2

Access points – including doors, gates, turnstiles, windows, docks, elevators and stairwells:

Are doors and gates in good working order? Do they operate properly and close on their own?

Do turnstiles operate properly and are credentials required to go through?

Are windows locked if they are able to be opened?

If large panes of glass are installed in the building, are they laminated with a security film to

prevent forced entry?

Do docks and dock doors operate properly, and are they locked when not in use?

Are elevators and stairwells checked for daily or hourly by security staff?

Guards:

Does the organization’s property utilize a guard staff?

Do guards verify persons coming on the property are allowed access? How do they verify? ID,

Verify with staff members, inspect vehicles, record names and license information?

Do the guards make rounds on the property to check places of access? Doors, windows,

elevators, stairwells, dock or bay doors, secured areas?

Do guards complete check sheets while on duty to verify they checked as directed?

Do guards vary their patrol patterns to reduce the chance of their routines being exploited?

CCTV:

Are the perimeter of the building and the perimeter of the property adequately covered by

cameras?

Are cameras able to switch automatically from daytime to nighttime/low light?

Are the building entrances and exits monitored by cameras?

Are stairwells and other access points monitored by cameras?

Are the cameras monitored 24 hours a day or only reviewed after an incident has taken place?

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